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This week in St. Paul shopping and style, check out Bibelot’s new resale shop, a trunk show at Grand Hand Gallery, and a Bastille Day flea market. Head to sales at A. Michele, Picky Girl, and Patina, and visit the Goldstein for their latest exhibitions, “Flights of Fancy: A History of Feathers in Fashion” and “Off the Top of My Head: Hat Habitats.”

WEEK OF JULY 12-18:

Saturday: Bastille Day Flea Market in St. Paul
What: In celebration of Bastille Day, the shops on Selby and Snelling are slashing prices and throwing out prizes. Join the likes of locals like new store Allee, plus Everyday People, Tennis on Selby, Lula, Initially Yours, A. Michele, Patina, Flirt, The Drawbridge and more for an afternoon of French goodies and alley vendors. You can also be among the first to check out the latest vintage-inspired hairpieces by local designer Renee Larson, plus a selection of her retro jewelry. Plus, if you get your Bastille Day postcard stamped from each of the shops, you could be entered in to a raffle for a $500.00 gift card. -Lauren Gantner
When: Noon–5 p.m. Saturday, July 17.
Where: Selby Ave. & Snelling Ave., St. Paul.

Thursday: Bibelot’s Rewear Opens
What: Bibelot’s first foray into resale retail, Rewear, makes its debut this week at the second level of the Como Avenue Bibelot store. They’re kicking things off with a grand opening event. Bring in like-new clothes for resale and receive an additional 10 percent back, or 60 percent of the resale price. You can also spin to win up to 30 percent off your purchase or a $10 gift card and register for a chance to win a $100 gift card. -Jahna Peloquin
When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 15.
Where: Bibelot 2nd level, 2276 Como Ave., St. Paul, 651-646-5651, www.bibelotshops.com

Saturday-Sunday: Sydney Lynch Jewelry Trunk Show
What: Silver, gold, gemstones and pearls: they are all at the Grand Hand Gallery this weekend thanks to Nebraskan jewelry guru Sydney Lynch. Peruse her collection of to-die-for jewelry, from necklaces to pendants, bracelets to earrings. Plus, Sydney herself will be standing by to help you find a perfect piece for your jewelry box. -Lauren Gantner
When: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, July 17 & Noon–5 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010
Where: The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, 651-312-1122, www.thegrandhand.com

ONGOING:

Saturdays & Sundays: Stephanie’s Summer Savings Sale
What: Every weekend through Labor Day, Stephanie’s Summer Savings Sale offers sidewalk deals of 70 percent off with racks replenished weekly. In addition, all regularly priced merchandise is 10 percent off, and items already 40 percent off an extra 10 percent off. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Weekends through Labor Day
Where: Stephanie’s, 758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-690-3802, www.stephaniesshop.com

A. Michele Summer Sale
What: Score some threads for the beach, BBQ or birthday party at charming Selby & Snelling boutique A. Michele for the month of July. The blowout sale features brands such as BB Dakota, Miss Me and Joie marked down to $25, $40, $50 and $75. Best of all, receive a $75 store credit for every $250 spent throughout the month! Get in sooner than later – sizes are limited. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Through July.
Where: A. Michele, 1591 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-917-6966, www.amichele.wordpress.com

Picky Girl Summer Sale
What: Head to Picky Girl on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for new markdowns on select spring and summer items. Plus for a limited time, take 25 percent off all regular priced items. Look for national brands like Kensie Girl and Covet, and local designs from Calpurnia Peach, Carmichael Claith and Rapport handbags. -Jahna Peloquin (Pictured: Carmichael Claith)
When: Ongoing.
Where: Picky Girl, 949 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-698-4107, www.pickygirlmn.com

FIVETWOSIX Salon July Promotions
What: St. Paul salon always has a ton of deals that are hard to pass up. Here’s what they have going on for the month of July: Try out the new MicroZone skin treatment for a discount – now through July, a 20 minute treatment is only $20 (regularly priced at $30). That includes rapid spot removal, blackhead relief, hand repair, flash exfoliation and more. Buy all five products from the new Dermalogica facial skin treatments Ultracalming line – clinically proven to reduce redness and sooth irritation – and get 15 percent off the entire purchase. Also through July, take 15 percent off a Smashbox makeup application (regularly priced at $45) and receive a free Smashbox gift. Right now, buy two Bumble & Bumble products, get a free Spray du Mode free. The multi-dimensional styling tool offers a flexible hold and quick-drying finish. ($25 value; excludes 2 oz. products.) If you recommend there of your pals to FiveTwoSix, you can receive a free haircut of your own. Or to save some bucks, a haircut with a stylist in training is only $15.
When: Through the month of July.
Where: 526 Salon Spa Gallery, 526 Selby Ave, St. Paul, 651-222-3839, www.526salon.com

Ongoing: Patina Summer Sale
What: Local gift shop Patina is slashing prices for its annual summer sale, both in-store and in its e-shop. Take up to 50 percent off in-store and up to 70 percent off online on items including furniture (in-store only), candles, jewelry and accessories, gadgets, home decor, kitchen goods and more. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Ongoing.
Where: www.patinastores.com; 1581 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-644-5444; Highland Park: 2057 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul, 651-695-9955, www.patinastores.com

Thrifty Thursdays at Arc’s
What: Thursdays may be the new day to hit the thrift circuits, thanks to Thrifty Thursdays at Arc’s Value Village through the month of July. Take 25 percent off everything (including gently-used designer, vintage and contemporary clothing, housewares and more) at the store’s four Metro area locations. And whenever you shop at Arc’s Value Village, you know you’re giving back to the community – with every purchase, Arc’s donates money toward children and adults suffering from intellectual and developmental disabilities. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Thursday, June 3-Thursday, July 29.
Where: Arc’s Value Village, four area locations including 1650 White Bear Ave., St. Paul, 651-788-8300, www.arcsvaluevillage.org.

Ongoing: “Flights of Fancy: A History of Feathers in Fashion”
What: This Friday marks the opening of the Goldstein Museums newest exhibit: Flights of Fancy. With the help of the local Raptor Center and the Bell Museum, curators at the Goldstein have brought together a fluffy showcase of feathers and flair from fashion legends like Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie, Victor Costa and more. This exhibit will dive into the feathery styles of western culture, starting from feathers in nature to the appeal of feathers on clothing. -Lauren Gantner (Image: Oscar de La Renta)
When: Exhibition runs through September 12.
Where: Goldstein Museum, 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave., St. Paul, 612-624-7434, http://goldstein.design.umn.edu

Ongoing: “Off the Top of My Head: Hat Habitats”
What: We’ve always thought a hat finishes off any great ensemble, but it took awhile for the rest of the fashionable flock to catch on. Now, thanks to a resurgence in interest in mid-century fashion, hats are back in a big way. It features the hat-inspired works of artists Cynthia Rapacz and Ryan Haro in mediums from photography and design to fashion and architecture. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Ongoing through September 3.

Where: ALA Library,Rapson Hall, Minneapolis, 612-624-6383, https://events.umn.edu/Off-the-Top-of-My-Head-Hat-Habitats-005267.htm

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